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A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Microsoft Defender SME to support a major transformation programme for one of Ireland’s most critical national infrastructure organisations. This role sits within a high-profile Cyber Security enhancement programme, focused on strengthening Azure and cloud security posture across enterprise-scale environments. You’ll work closely with Cyber, Cloud Engineering, IAM, Threat Detection & Response, and Vulnerability Management teams to design, implement, and operationalise Microsoft Defender for Cloud capabilities and broader Azure security best practices.
Job Responsibility
Support the Cyber pillar within an Azure security enhancement programme
Assess and optimise existing Microsoft Defender for Cloud configurations
Analyse and prioritise Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) recommendations
Work with technical teams to remediate security findings and reduce attack surface exposure
Implement and align environments with the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
Collaborate with IAM teams to assess and improve Azure RBAC and PIM configurations
Help operationalise Defender for Cloud processes, governance, and ownership models
Support Threat Detection & Response teams with alerting and response readiness
Contribute to the design of cloud vulnerability management processes
Ensure remediation activities follow established change management procedures
Produce high-quality technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to engineering teams
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including CSPM and workload protection capabilities
Proven background improving Azure cloud security posture in enterprise environments
Experience implementing the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
Experience remediating cloud security recommendations and advising technical teams
Strong understanding of cloud security governance and operational processes
Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills
Nice to have
Experience managing and configuring Microsoft Azure resources
Familiarity integrating Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Sentinel
Understanding of cloud operational support processes